Nor-cal
#2
Have you checked the ZONC site? http://www.zonc.org/ (I found this via Google in about 3 seconds).
#5
That is weaksauce. You can probably still go to the meets, but you won't be recognized as a member until you pay. That's how the Z Club of Utah is as well. Owning a Z doesn't get you into a Z club these days.